HAMLET QUIZ ACTS 4 AND 5 MS FRACASSI ENG4U5

QUESTION1 1) In Act 3 the Queen made a promise to Hamlet, then she breaks it right away. What was that promise (1) and how does she break it (1) (2 total) Promised not to tell Claudius about Polonius Tells Claudius right away

QUESTION 2  2) Hamlet gets mad at Rosencratz and Guildenstern and calls them both a name. Why is he mad at them (1) and what name does he call them (1) (2 total). Calls them “sponges” Bc they supposed to be his friends but they are under the king’s control

QUESTION 3 3) Hamlet runs into Fortinbras and his army. Where are they going? Why? (2) To Poland To fight for a small insignificant piece of land

QUESTION 4 4) What is Hamlet inspired to do after this meeting? Why? (2) Inspired to get revenge Bc the soldiers are willing to risk their lives and kill for such a small piece of land, yet he’s not willing to risk his own life to avenge his father

QUESTION 5 5) When Laertes first arrives back in Denmark, who does he think killed his father? Why? (2) He thinks Claudius did it Bc there was no state funeral, everything was very secretive

QUESTION 6 6) Describe the plan that Claudius and Laertes come up with to kill Hamlet. (3) Fencing match Laertes’ sword will be dipped in poison Claudius will have a poison cup

QUESTION 7 7) How does Ophelia die? Who killed her? (2) Drowns She kills herself

QUESTION 8 8) Who is so overtaken with grief that he jumps into Ophelia’s grave (1) ? Laertes

QUESTION 9 9) How does Gertrude die? (1)

QUESTION 10 10) How does Claudius die? (1) Wounded by Hamlet Forced to drink from the cup

QUESTION 11 11) ‘He is justly served. / It is a poison tempered by himself./ Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet.” (V.ii.342-344). Who is speaking? Give some context. What is he asking for? (3) Laertes During the battle, right before he dies Begging for forgiveness

QUESTION 12 12) Who will take over Denmark after Hamlet’s death? (1) Fortinbras